EVERTON

– Chelsea are set to make an improved offer of £26million for Everton defender John Stones

– Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed his desire to buy a new centre-back and refused to rule out a move for Celtic’s Virgil van Dijk

LEICESTER CITY

– Hull defender James Chester, 26, is wanted by Crystal Palace, Leicester, Southampton, Newcastle, West Brom and Aston Villa with the Tigers hoping to raise £8m from his sale (The Sun)

– Leicester have been linked with Atalanta defender Yohan Benalouane. City are understood to be targeting a central defender, as well as at least another midfielder following the departure of Esteban Cambiasso (Leicester Mercury)

MANCHESTER CITY

– Wolfsburg do not expect to keep Kevin Bruyne for the entirety of his contract but do not believe he will join Manchester City this summer

– Stevan Jovetic is set to return to Italy ahead of Inter medical two years after leaving Fiorentina for Manchester City

MANCHESTER UNITED

– Manchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping options with the signing of Argentina international Sergio Romero on a free transfer

– Louis van Gaal says Manchester United need a marquee attacking player on the level of Cristiano Ronaldo to challenge for the Champions League